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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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